Small Parks Big Opportunity with Ryan Narus

Ryan Narus built a mobile home park portfolio from scratch with no money, no network, and no experience. In this episode, Ryan shares how he grew to 87 communities and nearly 4,700 doors over 11 years while focusing heavily on affordable housing and resident care. He explains why mobile home parks became more than just a business for him and why he believes responsible operators are critical for the future of affordable housing. Ryan also talks openly about the challenges investors face today, including rising competition, compressed cap rates, private equity entering the market, and the difficulty of finding quality deals. He explains why smaller off-market parks still create opportunities for individual investors and why networking directly with owners remains important. The conversation also explores AI, how technology may reshape investing, and why Ryan is spending time preparing for the next major shift in business and marketing. Key Topics and Takeaways How Ryan grew from zero to 87 mobile home park communities Why affordable housing became his mission The biggest misconceptions about mobile home parks Why supply and demand continue to favor the asset class How smaller off-market parks still create opportunity Why networking matters more than brokers for smaller deals How Ryan believes AI will impact real estate investing Guest Information Ryan Narus is a mobile home park investor, coach, and affordable housing advocate. LinkedIn: Ryan Narus LinkedIn Call to Action Search for Ryan Narus online to connect with him, learn more about mobile home park investing, and access the free education and coaching resources he shares.